Aircraft crash near Nabire, Indonesia

6 fatalities • Nabire, Indonesia • Flight

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Nabire during flight in heavy rain and low visibility, resulting in no survivors.

What happened

During a flight through adverse weather, a twin-engine aircraft collided with a mountain slope approximately 50 km from Nabire. The accident occurred while the aircraft was maintaining an altitude of 7,800 feet. At the time of the impact, the area was experiencing heavy rainfall, and the mountain involved in the collision was obscured by mist. The impact resulted in the total destruction of the airframe.

Findings

  • The aircraft was operating in poor visibility caused by heavy rain and mist.
  • The collision occurred during the cruise phase of flight.
  • There were six fatalities among the occupants of the aircraft.

Probable cause

The aircraft struck terrain while flying in heavy rain and low-visibility conditions.

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Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 2002-05-25 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident near Nabire, Indonesia?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a mountainside near Nabire during flight in heavy rain and low visibility, resulting in no survivors.

Were there any fatalities in the 2002-05-25 De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 6 fatalities.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 2002-05-25 involved a De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter, registration PK-YPZ, operated by Trigana Air Service, at Nabire, Indonesia.

What was the probable cause of the accident?

The aircraft struck terrain while flying in heavy rain and low-visibility conditions.

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